uncommonpre-1900

King William III, 25 Cent

Name: King William III, 25 Cent
Brand: Netherlands

Netherlands · 1867 · 25c

This definitive stamp features a left-facing profile portrait of King William III of the Netherlands. The design is framed by ornate scrollwork, with the denomination '25 CENT' at the bottom and 'NEDERLAND' inscribed at the top. This was part of the second definitive series issued in the Netherlands, replacing the 1852 issue.

Issued during the reign of King William III (1849-1890), this stamp represents a period of relative stability and constitutional monarchy in the Netherlands. It was one of the first perforated stamps issued by the country.

Printing Method

Typography

Themes

royalty heads-of-state king-william-iii

Catalog Numbers

sg20

scott12

michel12

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$100

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$60

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$30

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$10

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.